Whenever we have some news from the brewery or any of our pubs, we’ll be sure to post it here. Look out for lots of stories coming up, reporting on events and anything else we think might be of interest to you!
The Sun Inn at Hook Norton , Oxfordshire – A much-loved village pub is celebrating eight successful years at the heart of the community by giving something back in a meaningful way. Mark Higgs owner of award winning Freespirit Pubs, who has held the Hook Norton tenancy for the past eight years, ran by Rebecca […]
Read moreWe are always proud to see members of the Hook Norton family go on to achieve great things in the world of real ale, and today we have a special reason to celebrate. Tim Gilkes, a familiar face to many as the former manager of The Pear Tree (2019–2021), has reached a major milestone in […]
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At Hook Norton Brewery, we love seeing the incredible initiatives our pub teams come up with for the community. This May, the team at Duval Inns is stepping up—literally—to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK. On Saturday 16th May, a dedicated group of managers, staff, and locals from the Great Western Arms, The Highwayman, […]
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Since 2006, Hooky Gold has been the zesty, floral, and refreshing soul of the Cotswolds. Celebrate this milestone with us down here at the brewery. Whether you’ve topped the podium or clinched a prestigious award, big achievements deserve a legendary toast. Bring your gold medal or official award certificate down to the brewery, and we’ll […]
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Hook Norton Brewery Celebrates 20 Years of Iconic Hooky Gold Ale This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hooky Gold, the award-winning golden ale from Hook Norton Brewery, first brewed in 2006 using aromatic American Willamette hops from the Oregon valley. Hooky Gold (4.1%) See: Pale, golden Smell: Citrus, fruit, delicate spice Taste: Fruity, zesty […]
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Spring has arrived at Idle Hands Craft Ales, and with it comes an exciting new collaboration release for beer enthusiasts to enjoy. A few weeks ago, Idle Hands welcomed Allen of Amory’s Tomb Brewing and our very own Andy Thomas of Hook Norton Brewery for a special brew day. The result is Stories of Our […]
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Introducing OPUS POCUS: A Modern English Pale with a Magical Twist We’re excited to unveil Opus Pocus, a 4.3% Extra Pale Ale that perfectly balances time-honoured brewing tradition with a touch of modern flair. We invited the legends from Arbor Ales—Ella, James, Sean, and Cameron—to join us at Hooky for a brand-new collaboration brew. The […]
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Celebrating 177 years of beer and brewing at Hook Norton Brewery Celebrating 177 years of independent brewing, Hook Norton Brewery proudly unveils its latest anniversary release: 177 Strong Ale. A bold, robust beer crafted to honour the brewery’s rich heritage and remarkable brewing tradition.As the name suggests, 177 Strong Ale is a powerful, full-bodied ale […]
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Where does the time go? 1st April 1991 was my first day of employment at Hooky. I had of course worked school holidays in the past, but after just over a year working at Randalls Brewery in Jersey, this was the start of my full-time employment. First task, improve quality control. Our microbioligical control consisted […]
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Join us at The Falcon, Thame on Thursday 2nd April 2026, 5pm – 7pm, as we launch our brand-new April seasonal cask ale – Spring Light (3.2%). Spring Light is hazy, zesty, and effortlessly refreshing, bringing bright grapefruit notes with a gentle hint of coriander spice, capturing the feeling of a fresh spring breeze. It’s a […]
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Hook Norton Brewery is proud to announce, “Days Like These,” a new limited-edition cask ale brewed to mark James Clarke’s 35 years working at the brewery. The 3.5% ABV beer – matching the years of his dedication – is crafted by James alongside his son and lead brewer, Ed Clarke. The beer revives the recipe […]
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Old Hooky arrives early to it’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations with Silver at the “Oscars of Brewing” Next year marks the 50th anniversary of Old Hooky, the iconic ale from Hook Norton Brewery, and the celebrations have already begun after the beer picked up a Silver Medal at the 2026 International Brewing & Cider Awards — […]
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